USD 109 is hiring an elementary music teacher for the 2026-2027 school year!!
Apply online at usd109.org under the "Employment" tab.
Apply online at usd109.org under the "Employment" tab.

USD 109 Earns Kansans Can STAR Awards!




The Dancin' Man
Batik (dye & fabric) by Ren Wright

Colored pencil drawing by: Matayah Martinez

The Junior High Boys Basketball team will play at home on Thursday, December 4th versus Southeast of Saline. Games begin at 4:30 with 2 quarters of C team, followed by B team, and A team in the main gym.
Good luck to the Junior Buffs.

Congratulations to the Varsity Scholar's Bowl team for placing 1st at Ellsworth on Tuesday, December 3rd.
They won 6 of their 7 matches for the night which included getting 1st in their pool from a 3-way tie, winning semifinals against SES, and then defeating Sacred Heart in finals to place 1st overall.
They won 6 of their 7 matches for the night which included getting 1st in their pool from a 3-way tie, winning semifinals against SES, and then defeating Sacred Heart in finals to place 1st overall.

Congratulations to the Varsity Scholar's Bowl team for placing 1st at Ellsworth on Tuesday, December 3rd.
They won 6 of their 7 matches for the night which included getting 1st in their pool from a 3-way tie, winning semifinals against SES, and then defeating Sacred Heart in finals to place 1st overall.
They won 6 of their 7 matches for the night which included getting 1st in their pool from a 3-way tie, winning semifinals against SES, and then defeating Sacred Heart in finals to place 1st overall.

Charcoal drawing by Cole Hansen

Charcoal drawing by Clentt Gardner

Varsity Boys Buffs lead at half time with a score of 20-14 versus Clifton-Clyde.Keep up the hard work and intensity.



The varsity girls are working hard but trailing 15-22 at half time versus Clifton Clyde. JV girls played 2 quarters with a final score of 4-19 loss.


Pencil drawing by: Julian Swank

Charcoal drawing by: Jaylie Heitmann

Today is the last chance to buy a chance for one of two parking spots for all home games during the winter sports season starting this Thursday, December 4th.

It is officially the first game of the season for the Republic County Buffaloes basketball teams and its at home. Come support the Buffs on Tuesday, December 2nd starting at 4:30 versus the Clifton-Clyde Eagles.
Main Gym: 4:30- JV Girls, 6:00 Varsity Girls, 7:30 Varsity Boys
New Gym: 4:30 JV Boys followed by 2 quarters of C Team Boys
Main Gym games will be live stream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/belleville/organization/334/republic-county-high-school
Good Luck Buffs!!

The Junior High Girls Basketball team will travel to Thayer Central for games today. Games begin at 5:00 with B team followed by A team. Good luck girls.

Gerald Moore brought paintings to share with the RCHS art students today. We always enjoy having local artists come share their story and artwork with us!


East Elementary students and staff celebrated the end of fall semester tier time with donuts provided by PTO!




Our 4th grade students have been busy reading biographies and learning about influential figures. Today, they brought their characters to life by dressing up and sharing what they learned! Parents and East Elementary students were invited to walk through the gym and listen as our 4th graders proudly presented their characters.




Join us for the High School Basketball Jamboree tonight starting at 5:00.
The FBLA will be selling raffle tickets for two parking spots near the school building for the 2025-2026 Sports Season.
The FBLA will be selling raffle tickets for two parking spots near the school building for the 2025-2026 Sports Season.


